Desert Storm Poker Run (Friday, May 5th, 2017)

Once the parade of boats was finished, we headed up the river to watch part of the poker run.  It is always to see the hype that surrounds the poker run, with the photographers in helicopters, chasing down the boats to get great pictures of them, and just the number of people who show up as spectators.

As we headed up the river, we were in the midst of poker run boats on all sides of us.  It is amazing to see how fast they went by us, no matter how fast we were gong at the time.

Here is a video of one of the boats going by us!  We were going about 60 mph when this boat came by.  Sort of made us look like were were stopped!  Gave me chills!

Our final destination for the day was Pirates Cove, up the river on the California side.  It was packed, but just was we pulled in, another boat pulled out and gave us a great parking spot on the beach.  The sand in Pirates Cove is so soft, even Steve can walk around in it without shoes.  It was a fabulous spot until they came around and kicked us out because we hadn't paid our $10 beach fee. Who knew?  We thought the beaches were free.

As we headed back toward the lake, the wind started coming up, so it felt like a hot blow dryer blowing in me face.  That's what happens when the temperature reaches over 100.  It was such a fun and relaxing day!  We can't thank Tony and Joyce enough for their very generous hospitality!